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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.44, 1,280.01 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.44, 1,280.01 and 228.74 is: 343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.44 : 1,280.01 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.44/1,280.01 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.44x = 1,280.01 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.44x = 292,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,789.49/853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.07

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